This book is an
absolute Essential Guide for those who want to shoot beautiful digital
pictures underwater. The modules are well thought-out giving detailed
descriptions and explanations about using digital cameras underwater,
exposure, use of light and shooting techniques for macro and wide-angle
imagery. Includes tutorials on photo editing, colour correction and file
management. A generous number of colourful graphics and photographs are
used to illustrate the techniques and key points of underwater
photography. This guide shares with you the fine art of composition and
other secrets for taking great underwater photographs.

A well-structured, comprehensive work, lavishly supported with
explanatory diagrams and magnificent images the, 'Essential
Guide To Digital Underwater Photography' will undoubtedly prove
to be as much an educational tool for novices as it will a
reference work for those with greater proficiency in underwater
image making. - "David Strike" Editor NEKTON

TIPS: The Golden Rule – Get
Close
Get close, get rid of the water. Getting close reduces the
column of water between you and your subject, reducing potential
backscatter, resulting in clearer shots, allowing your subject
to occupy a greater portion of the frame. Move with purpose,
avoid jerky movements. Be relaxed, and be in control of your
movements then the reef will relax too. Fishes are more
approachable if you move slowly patiently and in control. It
goes without saying that you need to be fairly stable to avoid
blurred images.

Remember: if your picture is not good enough, you are not close
enough.

Based on methods employed by
professional underwater photographers, the ADVANCED guide for
Digital Underwater Photography is packaged with practical
techniques and useful information. Whether you are a novice or
a serious shooter, this state-of-the-art guide will take your
digital imaging proficiency to the next level. Expanding
beyond the basic and essential aspects of digital underwater
photography, the content is organised into five modules
encapsulating advanced digital imaging knowledge, photographic
skills, asset management, and workflow to post production. For
the photographer who wishes to appreciate and embrace the art of
underwater imagery, techniques for successful pictures are
revealed in detail. The structured modules give comprehensive
descriptions about the composition and methods for ambient light
photography, macro and super macro, wide-angle imagery with and
without a model to shooting with filters, over and under images
to shooting with HID lights. Advance yourself with tutorials
for the digital darkroom – photo editing, colour and exposure
correction. This guide also includes information on digital
asset management systems adopted by professional photographers.
A generous number of images are used to illustrate the varied
form of underwater imaging. A special
section features images and secrets from some of the world’s top
underwater photographers – David Doubilet, Doug Perrine, Alex
Mustard & Stephen Frink. This is the most definitive advanced
guide available for digital underwater photography; a must have
essential for any aspiring digital photographer.